Super lines

I use mono right now but was thinling about going to one of the super lines. Sould I stay with mono or give the super lines a try? They cost alot more and don't know how they preform. If you can help with your choices and pros & cons it would help me out alot. Thanks

Travis,
What's your situation, why are you thinking of changing?
Braid is much stronger but much less abrasion resistant than mono for a given diameter. It depends on where and how you are fishing as to whether you get the best from either one...W

I am looking to change on my bigger rods. I plan on useing mono on my channel cat rods (#20 big game). But for the rods I take to the Ohio river for blue cats I was looking for a smaller dai. line with #80 lb test in the stronger currents. Years ago I tryed some braids that didn't hold up well(seemed to rot fast) I don't know which one to put my money on. I will give to power pro a try if that is what you all think is best and let you know how it works for me. Thanks

Travsher, I am a PP user and I TRUST it! I can honestly say that what you were told about the properties of braid is correct. To add on, It FLOATS and this can be a Blessing or a Curse. It is and has been for the past 4 years the primary line that I use. For the application that you have mentioned, I say it will work GREAT. JMHO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i use 50 pound SpiderWire right now, little cheaper than Prower Pro, and its great so far. Might be somethin i have a problem with a little ways down the road but ive yet to run into and negitive parts about it.

First, it is thinner than most lines and will "birdnest" a lot easier and is harder to fix. Second, I don't want something that will fray as easy as braid. Lastly, and most important, the line has virtually no stretch. This can result in a break on a "short rope" at the boat if your rod is loaded.

I think this is my 3rd season with pp and its still as strong as the day i bought it. If it wasent for the added cost I'd have pp on all my poles. I've had a couple of bad ones when mono breaks but pp dosent streach so their is no danger of stuff slingshoting back at me ++++

xringer3, I would say 2/3 years on average. Maybe 4 in some cases, but in extreem situations 2 flat when required. This is everyday usage and multiple bottoms with many sharpe edges. You should check the line before you pack up after the session or before you start. The after the session will provide you with time to make corrections without stopping at the beginning. Before I normally pack for the day I remove the hook and leader so that one last cast can be made. This is done and the line is retreived under pressure and through my fingers. I also look at the line as it comes in to see immediate problems. The feeling of the line will give the best information. When you must change, it is best to move the line from one reel to another and reverse it. This is the most simple way to do it!!!! JMHO!

xringer3, I would say 2/3 years on average. Maybe 4 in some cases, but in extreem situations 2 flat when required. This is everyday usage and multiple bottoms with many sharpe edges. You should check the line before you pack up after the session or before you start. The after the session will provide you with time to make corrections without stopping at the beginning. Before I normally pack for the day I remove the hook and leader so that one last cast can be made. This is done and the line is retreived under pressure and through my fingers. I also look at the line as it comes in to see immediate problems. The feeling of the line will give the best information. When you must change, it is best to move the line from one reel to another and reverse it. This is the most simple way to do it!!!! JMHO!

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THANKS! I never thought about making one last cast to tension the line evenly at the end of each trip. I'll have to try that, it's a great idea! That's what I love about this place. There's no way I can ever know everything there is to know about this sport and I just keep learning.